When AC Replacement Makes More Sense Than Another Repair
Replacement is different from installation. Installation typically means putting a system into a home that didn't have one, or upgrading during new construction. Replacement means removing an existing, usually failing, system and putting in new equipment sized correctly for your home, in the same location, tied into your existing ductwork wherever that ductwork is still sound.
Many Georgetown homes built before 2010 still run R-22 systems, and R-22 is no longer produced, meaning recharges (when leaks occur) are increasingly expensive and harder to source. For these systems, replacement with a modern R-410A or R-32 system often makes more financial sense than continuing to chase leaks in an obsolete refrigerant circuit.
When Replacement Beats Repair
- The system is 12+ years old and needs a repair over $1,500
- It uses R-22 refrigerant, which is no longer manufactured and increasingly expensive to source for a recharge
- You've had more than two significant repairs in the past two years
- The compressor has failed, which on many systems costs close to what a full replacement would run
- Your energy bills have climbed steadily as the system has aged, even with maintenance
What Our Replacement Process Includes
We start with a Manual J load calculation for your specific home, not a rule-of-thumb match to your old system's tonnage. Builder-grade installs are frequently oversized or undersized, and simply replacing like-for-like carries that error forward into your new system.
From there we handle removal and disposal of the old equipment, matching indoor and outdoor components correctly (a mismatched coil and condenser is a common source of poor performance on cut-rate installs), commissioning the new system with verified refrigerant charge and airflow, and walking you through the manufacturer warranty registration.
We also verify your attic or closet has adequate clearance and support for the new equipment before installation day, so there are no surprises once the crew arrives, and we handle any minor modifications needed to the platform or stand.
We also review available manufacturer rebates and utility incentive programs during your quote, since these can meaningfully offset the cost of a qualifying high-efficiency replacement in a given year.
A written proposal from ProAir always lists the exact equipment brand, model, and tonnage before you commit, so you can compare it directly against any other quotes you gather.
Frequently Asked Questions, When AC Replacement Makes More Sense Than Another Repair
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